Petals for Armor II


Petals for Armor II is the second extended play by American singer-songwriter and Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams. It was released on Atlantic Records on April 21, 2020, as the second in a series of releases in the Petals for Armor era. Williams explained the inspiration behind its title is due to her belief that "the best way for me to protect myself is to be vulnerable."
Petals for Armor II was produced by Williams' Paramore bandmate Taylor York and was written throughout 2019 during Paramore's hiatus after touring in support of their fifth studio album, After Laughter. The lead single, "Roses/Lotus/Violet/Iris", was released on March 19, 2020.

Background

Following extensive touring in support of Paramore's fifth studio album After Laughter, Hayley Williams expressed her feelings about the group's future moving forward explaining that they were not breaking up, however needed time away from writing and touring. In an interview with BBC Radio, in January 2020, Williams explained her process behind developing Petals for Armor.

Singles

"Roses/Lotus/Violet/Iris" was released to digital download and streaming platforms as the lead single on March 19, 2020.

Credits and personnel

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